E-Week Essay Competition

Engineers Week (February 18-24, 2018) is a national, annual celebration of how engineers
make a difference in our world, with goals to increase public dialogue about the
need for engineers and to bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents.
This year, WVU's Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is sponsoring
an essay/problem solving competition for West Virginia K-12 students. You can see
the prompts, judging schedule, and awards for each level below.

All submissions must be received by Wednesday, February 14 at 5 p.m. Winners
will be notified by email and announced on social media. Make sure to follow the
Statler College on
Twitter and
Facebook.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

2018 Problem Solving Prompt

The 2018 Engineers Week them is Engineers: Inspiring Wonder. If you had unlimited
money, time, and skills what is something you would create as an engineer? Describe
and draw your creation. Explain what problem it solves. Make sure you label all
parts of your design and you communicate the idea behind your engineering design.
Do research and think outside the box!

Criteria

Must be a student in West Virginia in Kindergarten through 5th grade (public school,
private school, or home schooled).

Must include labeled drawing and description of solution.

Designs will be judged on creativity, problem solving technique, and explanation
of solution.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

9th and 10th Grade

2018 Writing Prompt

To many, WV is perceived only as an “energy state.” How could engineers help
attract other industries to the state, or how can engineers draw more businesses
in through the energy sector using new technology/practices?

11th and 12th Grade

2018 Writing Prompt

A problem plaguing WV is we are training/educating young professionals, and then
they are leaving the state for other job opportunities. How could we bring
more engineering companies in to the state to help ease this problem?

Criteria

Must be a student in West Virginia 9th - 12th grade (public school, private school,
or home schooled).

Length of essay -- Maximum of 3 pages, double-spaced

Essays will be judged on quality of writing, with a focus on student's main idea
and creativity.